The Energy sector is faced with many challenges and opportunities associated with the transition to a low carbon economy. As part of our growth strategy, we are seeking to attract a n Electrical or Mechanical Energy Graduate , based in Sheffield, Glasgow, Edinburgh, Newcastle, Manchester or Leeds office.
The Opportunity
You'll work alongside skilled professionals and from day one you will be working on real life meaningful projects - adding add value to clients, while exploring challenges with curiosity and creativity. You'll learn from others and begin creating your professional network ready for when you graduate. There will be regular learning sessions with our leadership team, opportunities for site visits to local projects and all kinds of social events that will support your learning and development. Our aim is to welcome as many students as possible back into our other programmes, be that another internship or potential graduate position. This placement is the stepping-stone to your future. Dedicated to sustainable development, Arup is a collective of designers, consultants and experts working globally. Founded to be humane and excellent, we collaborate with our clients and partners using imagination, technology, and rigour to shape a better world.
Our Advisory teams support professional services across a wide range of strategic and complex projects in many sectors including Energy & Utilities, Commercial, Technology, Science, Healthcare, Industrial, Rail, Property, Aviation and Infrastructure. Some of the professional services we deliver to our clients include Programme and Project management, PMO, Business Transformation, Process Improvement and Strategic and Organisational Change projects. Whether its construction related, or business strategy related, our multidisciplinary approach ensures we provide our clients with a consistent, high quality tailored solutions to meet their complex requirements, which we deliver through our projects and programmes. You will be working a multi-discipline team of engineers and consultants who work on a variety of utility infrastructure projects, predominantly electrical, and renewable energy projects
Is this role right for you?
We're looking for placement students with curiosity, personal drive, design flair and technical knowhow.
If you can combine these skills with an understanding of (or willingness to learn about) and a desire to deliver excellent services for clients, we'd like to hear from you.
You must be working towards a master's degree qualification at a predicted grade of a 2:1 or higher in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, with a keen interest in renewable engineering. Please note we will consider applications from candidates who are working towards other suitable master's degree qualifications such as Chemical Engineering, Renewable Energy, etc.
As part of the Energy Advisory business, you can expect to be involved in net zero solutions for a variety of different clients. You will have exposure to renewable generation such as Wind, Solar, BESS, as well as Hydrogen, alternative fuels and district heating from a variety of different energy sources.
Some of our recent projects include large scale solar photovoltaics, electricity storage, low temperature heat networks, low carbon heat generation, hydrogen for transport, biomass CHP projects, city district heating, energy recovery facilities and standby gas generation for data centres, energy market reserves, university/healthcare campuses and data centres.
We're looking for people who are curious and ready to evolve how you think and work. Our strength comes from how we respect, share and connect our diverse experiences, perspectives and ideas. At Arup, you belong to an extraordinary collective – in which we encourage individuality to thrive. If you can share your knowledge and ideas and encourage others to do the same; whilst having a desire to deliver excellent services for clients – we'd like to hear from you.
We're Looking For
Changemakers: A passion for sustainable development and creating a better world is key.
Innovative minds: We're looking for critical thinkers who embrace new ideas and challenge the status quo.
Growth seekers: You have a growth mindset, always eager to learn and explore new ways of working.
Adaptable adventurers: You're ready to take on any challenge that comes your way.
You should be able to start this opportunity in September 2026.
Advert closing date: 15th November 2025
Please note, in the event of high applicant volume, this role may be closed ahead of the advertised closing date. Early application is recommended.
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